Infant cold medicine?

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C.elizabeth wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions? She usually sleeps through the night but was up multiple times last night and sounded congested. This morning she has a bit of a runny nose and I'd like to try to nip this in the bud before it gets any worse. We have her humidifier on in her room as well and I'm going to get Vicks. Her first birthday party is on Saturday, I'm really hoping we don't have to cancel! My poor baby :(

My LO had an awful cold not that long ago and I spoke with the pharmacist at our local drug store on what I could give her, he said that cold medicine is not recommended for kids under 6 but children's Benadryl ( allergy medicine) has some ingredients that really help with cold symptoms ( cough and congestion) and its save for them to take. We gave her the lowest dose which was for under 17 lbs ( LO is 25) and it did wonders for her. May be worth taking a trip to the drug store and asking your pharmacist

Cold medicines don't really get rid of the cold. They just help mask the symptoms. Our ped said you just have ride it out making them as comfortable as possible. My son is just getting over his 3rd. We hang out in the steamy shower. Have a humidifier. I diffuse dōTERRA essential oils and rub them on his feet. Drink warm liquids. Chicken noodle soup (to baby's texture obviously). Lots of rest. And plenty of fluids (Breastmilk, formula, water). I hope little one feels better soon!

Everybody does what works for them so I am not saying any of the advice is bad advice. Since you asked for suggestions, I would say not to use any essential oils yet. Use Hyland's cold medicine or the cold tablets. If there is a fever, use Tylenol. That is what I would do. Make sure to read the instructions first so you can give her the correct dose. Also, steam in the bathroom, humidifier and baby vicks can help sometimes. It's true that nothing will cure the cold. Just hopefully provide some relief. Make sure she rests and stays really hydrated. Get her to drink water if she will. Hope she feels better soon!!!!

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